Play Time

Q: When was Play Time last fund created?

Play Time last fund was created/launched in 2023-02-14.

General contacts

Investor type

VC / Family office

Founded

2020

AUM

$50 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Play Time is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded by soccer superstar Lionel Messi and Razmig Hovaghimian in 2019. The firm operates at the intersection of sports and technology, leveraging Messi's global network and the team's expertise to identify high-potential investment opportunities. The team consists of professionals with backgrounds in technology and sports, and they aim to differentiate themselves by integrating technological advancements with sports.

The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as AI, 3D visualization, and digital sports platforms, with a typical investment size ranging from $1-5 million. Play Time primarily targets early to growth-stage companies across North America and Europe. They manage Play Time Ventures I, a fund with $50 million in assets under management, launched in 2023.

Notable investments in Play Time's portfolio include FieldAI - autonomous brains for field robots, Fish Audio - AI voice maker, World Labs - spatial AI, Matchday - a football-focused game, Intangible - 3D visualization tool for creative teams, and SuperAnnotate - data OS for foundational AI models. These investments highlight Play Time's commitment to fostering innovative solutions in the sports and technology sectors.

Industry

AI Sports/SportsTech Digital Gaming Media and Entertainment Blockchain/Crypto

Play Time Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Play Time Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Gaming Media and Entertainment Sports/SportsTech Blockchain/Crypto AI	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$50 M	February 2023

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FAQs about Play Time

Is Play Time a venture capital or private equity firm?

Play Time is a venture capital firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Play Time located?

Play Time is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Play Time founded?

Play Time was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Play Time invest in?

Play Time invests in companies and startups in AI, Sports/SportsTech, Digital, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Blockchain/Crypto.

What is Play Time geographical focus of investments?

Play Time invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Play Time typically invest in?

Play Time invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Play Time investment?

Play Time usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Play Time?

Play Time has around $50m assets under management.

When was Play Time last fund created?

Play Time last fund was created/launched in 2023-02-14

What are the contacts of Play Time?

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